Aerospace Quality Engineer

Location: Essex

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 (30-minute unpaid lunch) Friday: 07:30 – 12:30

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Engineer to join our growing team. This is a critical role within the business, responsible for maintaining compliance with aerospace quality standards and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

You will play a key part in ensuring products and processes meet stringent aerospace and customer requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and enhance overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
• Investigate and resolve customer rejections, implementing effective and sustainable corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage corrective actions arising from audits, non-conformances, and quality issues.
• Manage internal non-conformance reports (NCRs) and collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Support and drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve operational performance.

Skills & Experience

• Proven engineering experience, ideally within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and AS9102.
• Experience conducting internal audits and applying structured root cause analysis tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and work effectively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with flexibility for highly experienced candidates
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Death in service benefit

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating within the aerospace sector, where quality and precision are paramount. You will be given the opportunity to make a real impact, contribute to continuous improvement, and develop your career within a supportive and professional environment.